tween

noun

Definition of tweennext
as in teenager

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Recent Examples of tween Much of this success can be chalked up to the current wave of heavy nostalgia for all things early aughts — with Duff representing the millennial tween dream of the era arguably better than anyone. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 12 July 2026 The dual-sided Saatva Youth Mattress is built to accommodate children from preschool through the tween years. — ABC News, 7 July 2026 Today, however, algorithmic feeds have increasingly blurred the boundaries between tween and adult style. — Sophie Lou Wilson, Vogue, 2 July 2026 Since the couple’s tween daughter (who never appears onscreen) is at a sleepover for the evening, Angela has decided to invite the upstairs neighbors over. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tween
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tween
  1. teenager
  2. kid
  3. adolescent
  4. youngster
  5. juvenile
  6. moppet
  7. kiddo
  8. kiddie
Noun
  • Thai police shot and arrested a teenager who opened fire at a school in the south of the country in February, killing the principal and wounding two students.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • For teenagers like Ivanka Lopez, the summer job is a stepping stone on a career path.
    — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of teenager
Noun
  • The kids are now older and played by different actors (Emma Ho and Gabriel Barbosa).
    — William Earl, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The idea is that keeping their community healthy will keep kids in school learning.
    — Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of kid
Noun
  • One adolescent possibly had contact with the bat, officials said.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • YouTube comedian Bo Burnham directs this empathetic portrait of Kayla (Elsie Fisher), an insecure adolescent who posts motivational vlogs on YouTube while privately struggling with her self-image and burgeoning sexuality.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 July 2026
Definition of adolescent
Noun
  • That gave a heap more outside reps for youngsters Jahdae Barron and Abrams-Draine.
    — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Alexander Isak, Florian Wirtz and Ryan Gravenberch were all given a first run-out of the summer, while a number of youngsters continued to impress.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of youngster
Noun
  • This case marks the third time Walker has been involved in an alleged crime with juveniles.
    — Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026
  • Empact says there's also a growing use of artificial intelligence to extort and coerce juveniles into human trafficking.
    — James Taylor, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of juvenile
Noun
  • Flesh wounds, fetid moppets, breastmilk-leaking nipples, and sudden gushes of blood make for a Monty Python-style of ribald humor that will alienate and enchant in equal measure.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Ben Lewis Doherty, playing a boy named Sam whose life is upended by Robbie, is the show’s greatest innocent, a softhearted moppet who warns deer to be careful when crossing the street.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
Definition of moppet
Noun
  • This reality might produce some groans among the kiddos in your lives, but parents can revel in the fact that BTS sales abound.
    — Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Sadness The feeling of loss, sorrow, or being let down is a major one for your kiddos.
    — Jenna Autuori-Dedic, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of kiddo
Noun
  • For example, this inflatable kiddie pool and activity center is almost $40 off!
    — Parents, Parents, 23 June 2026
  • Nina and Cody, ecstatic about visiting their neighborhood splash pad, run through fountains and hop in kiddie pools, but protagonist JJ is a bit more skeptical.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Definition of kiddie

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